Ford EcoSport Review & Pictures

. This is a discussion on Ford EcoSport Review & Pictures within Official Road Tests. Part of The Automotive Reviews category; Can someone own ecosport please let me know is the wipers are automatic rain sensing or !?...

I have called to GM - Sales @ MPL Ford, he said, I will get my ES only in Oct First week. Last week this guy told me I am in waiting list 6 (for trend sea grey diesel). But now he is saying i need to wait still more than a month. Trend and Ambient variants peoples are getting early. But in my case its taking more time.

Waiting for 2014 won't fetch any additional features. Ford is unlikely to do any facelift of Ecosport, nor add new features in as it is already selling like hot cakes.

Only benefit may be that '14 model will have higher resale value than '13; or if you plan to give it as a Valentine's day gift

@MSN1: The SA version has rain-sensing wipers.

Hehe, no such plans of valentine's day gift yet :) The sole reason to get a 2014 model is for the purpose of higher resale value. Then again, I drive my cars till it breaks so won't be selling it off in a hurry either.

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Originally Posted by MSN1

Moreover 2014 model doesnt come on jan because jan sale cars are made in dec 13 and

Reg price changes ford wont just increase the price alone, like the new fiesta they may remove few futures in each variant to keep the price under control

So decide wisely

Thank you for the valuable input. I didn't know that Ford may delete features to keep prices in check. If they are to do that I will pick up mine in Nov end and save myself all the trouble.

heard a lot about backseat space in ecosport, I had a Indigo CS and even three people are comfotable at that. The width of Ecosport is approx 15 cm more than why there is shortage of space?

hi buddy don't go by the outer width of ecosport. You see my earlier car Manza's width is 1703 mm, whereas ecosport width is 1765 mm (from wing to wing) i.e. 60 mm more than the manza. But interior space is lower than manza. In manza's rear seat three person can sit without any problem. But that is not the case in ecosport. Ecosport doors and body are lot more thicker than manza. That may be the reason but i am not sure. one morething i want add wheelbase of ecosport and manza is same 2520 mm.

Guys almost time for first service. Did any of the TAI'ans did their first service of their ES. Any good and bad experience?

Man, First service! Good to hear that. I wonder how many more people are nearing this milestone.

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Originally Posted by Jude300

I was in the same dilemma as you were. Honestly it took a lot of courage for me to opt for the trend diesel. Well, now let me tell you three things

1. Don't expect a mileage of more than 10 kmpl in the 1.5P. If you feel so its just because your mind is more inclined towards the features in the titanium version and it is just trying to pursuade you by creating the unrealistic expectation. Well in reality, the mileage could be around 8.5 to 10 kmpl.
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I can't agree more to all the points you mentioned above.

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Originally Posted by MSN1

once the initial boiling settles down, then no issues at all; so waiting is worthy and it gives ample amount of time to plan and decide up on.
Yup once in a no moon noon, skipped the office cab and took my bike to get wet after got struck in traffic jam made me feel like that,but in other hand i have the previous car sold out money in FD and the month by month interest will help me adding few more accessories,...

This is a good approach. One can view other's ownership reviews and any specific complaints.Also, gives plenty of time to arrange for the finances and just prepare onself for the buy!

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Originally Posted by Sunshine

Totally agree with you, if i think practically - the trend diesel is a no brainer. Having said that, unable to let go of the sync, 17 inch alloys, roof rails, airbags, smart key, push start ++...

Yes Sunshine, that list is tempting and often makes one overlook the downsides of buying a 1.2 ton heavy gasoline powered UV.

I would say, go in for one, if you are really going to use it sparsely.

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Originally Posted by Jude300

I do certainly agree with you. The context in which I have suggested diesel above is because for someone who is standing between the devil and the deep sea it sometime helps when a person who has gone through the same to provide some guidance. As I see with a 30km commute daily, diesel makes more sense. Maintenance cost on Diesel engines have drastically come down in the past decade with the sophistication in technology. And diesels do perform excellently if maintained well.

Indeed.Today's diesel motors are refined and really don't burn a hole in the pocket as with earlier ones. They are long-lasting too.

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Originally Posted by vicky90

Sankalp, I think something is fiishy here for the 12 beeps.Mine gets it only when my headlight is on while shutting off the engine and when the fuel is low. Please check it asap....

I am curious to know the beep theory. Apart from it, you are another one to complete some good km's on your ES and ready for first service. Do post your experience.Although, it will just be a check-up and washing,nothing more.

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Originally Posted by D.J.D.

hi buddy don't go by the outer width of ecosport. You see my earlier car Manza's width is 1703 mm, whereas ecosport width is 1765 mm (from wing to wing) i.e. 60 mm more than the manza. But interior space is lower than manza....

You are right. Only width is not the only parameter to judge. The size of the doors, door cladding thickness and seat width are few others.In case of ES, the doors are thick as do the cladding which eats into the passenger room.

Guys, was reading the ES manual yesterday on driving vehicle through water/flooded area. It advised that vehicle should not be driven if the water level is more than the mid level of tyre or above the bottom end of the front grille. If so, then how do we read this with the 550mm water wading capability of ES as has been marketed so aggressively? These seem to contradict each other. Comments pls?